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Plan a Field Trip

To plan a field trip, simply choose an experience, and use the contact information to schedule your trips. If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Bazan by email or (217) 782-0061.

Field Trip Details:Costs

Admission is $5 for adults ages 19-64. Youth, seniors, veterans, military personel, and Illinois State Museum Society members are free.

One adult chaperone is free with every 10 students.

If you are an educator with students over age 18, please complete and submit this form for free student admission to Karen Everyingham. The form must be signed by the educator and on file with the Museum ahead of the field trip. Students attending on their own as part of a project, must present a copy of the pass.

Option A: Self-guided Field TripThe Museum’s exhibits are designed for self-discovery. All self-guided tours are booked through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Option B: Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum and Self-guided Field TripGroups can reserve the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum, the Museum’s children’s exhibit, for 30 minute sessions. If you would like to include a Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum reservation in your trip, please contact the Museum directly rather than the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum cannot be reserved in April or May due to the increased volume of school groups visiting the Museum. It cannot be reserved on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in June and July due to the Summer Film Fest.

Option C: Educator Led ProgramsThe Museum is not offering educator-led programs at this time. Please check this page when planning your next visit to see current offerings.

Step 2: Schedule Your VisitDecide on your dates, gather your information, and click the link above for information on how to schedule your field trip.

Step 3: Prepare for Your VisitDecide on your dates, gather your information, and click the link above for information on how to schedule your field trip.